Record SL-634857 · Wikidata Q5746077
Hesperus Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
4,033
m
13,232 ft
Prominence
2,852 m
Isolation
39.5 km
Coordinates
37.4450° N,
108.0890° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaHesperus Mountain (Navajo: Dibé Ntsaa meaning "Big Mountain Sheep") is the highest summit of the La Plata Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The prominent 13,237-foot (4,035 m) thirteener is located in San Juan National Forest, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) northeast by east (bearing 59°) of the Town of Mancos in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The summit of Hesperus Mountain is the highest point in Montezuma County.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Peak | 4,020 m | SE 119° | 0.8 km |
| Centennial Peak | 3,981 m | E 78° | 1.1 km |
| Mount Moss | 4,022 m | SE 125° | 1.2 km |
| Spiller Peak | 4,000 m | S 175° | 1.9 km |
| Babcock Peak | 3,968 m | SE 149° | 2.1 km |
| Sharkstooth Peak | 3,798 m | NE 40° | 2.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Die Grüne Hölle/N Face | Babcock Peak | 5c | 973 m |
| Babcock Peak 4 Summit Traverse | Babcock Peak | 4c | 973 m |
| Right Couloir from Boren Creek | Babcock Peak | 3+ | 973 m |
| The Knife | Babcock Peak | 1 | 973 m |